The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has named the best goal of the 2026 World Cup. UNN reports this.
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According to FIFA, its author was Cape Verde national team player Sidney Cabral. In the Round of 16 match against Argentina, the 23-year-old midfielder equalized the score against the then-reigning world champions with a spectacular shot into the top corner of the goal. Ultimately, Argentina still won 3:2 and advanced further.
It should be added that the Cape Verde national team became the smallest country to participate in the playoffs in the entire history of the World Cup. The population of the island nation is about 530,000 people.
Recall
After the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced the winners of the tournament's individual awards. Thus, the best player of the tournament was recognized as Spain national team captain Rodri, who helped his team win the world champion title.